CVE-2026-94606
Authentication bypass
- Published24 Sept 2026
Description
authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to 2026.2.7, 2026.5.7, and 2026.8.2, authentik email authenticator enrollment during an authentication or enrollment flow accepts a recipient address supplied in the setup request instead of using the address already established by the flow. An actor who knows a target user's password can substitute an attacker-controlled address, receive the one-time code, and finish enrolling the factor as the target. The target must not have enrolled the email factor already. Successful enrollment gives the actor a session as the target and access to single sign-on applications behind the account. Other authenticator types are not affected. This issue is fixed in versions 2026.2.7, 2026.5.7, and 2026.8.2.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:LRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://docs.goauthentik.io/releases/2026.2#fixed-in-202627
- https://docs.goauthentik.io/releases/2026.5#fixed-in-202657
- https://docs.goauthentik.io/releases/2026.8#fixed-in-202682
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/01d4349f2aaa9beda532f92e2a251a17fefee9b3
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/1fcf9868133e5d05e266edbc1f6f3ee972baa3f9
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/c10ae83ebf8c61de2f1922edf1fab504d9f3b06f
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/ec41732339726fba477182c0906a8d930b145beb
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/pull/25958
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/pull/25963
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/pull/25968
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-94606 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-94606 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.49%.
How severe is CVE-2026-94606?
CVE-2026-94606 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-94606?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.